Any help

[Ten10]

I’m a 39 year old woman who has suffered with anxiety and depression for the majority of my life. Lately it has been so bad. I know a lot of it comes from being extremely lonely. I work in an extremely social environment but when it comes to weekends and nights I am not well. I cry, pace and clean to pass the time. I’m at an ultimate low.

[Hidden]

I’m so sorry. I can relate in many ways. I’m 46 and have suffered with depression and anxiety my whole life. I do feel it’s cycling more as I get older.

[Slee50]

I am sorry you are going through this. Yes loneliness does seem to exacerbate our mental health. We tend to like to isolate and getting out and socializing isnt always easy for us. Thats why I joined this group. Having friends to talk to helps. Maybe you could find something to occupy some of your nights and weekends. Easier said than done sometimes. Maybe friends from work

[Jacaroo]

I'm so glad you are reaching out for encouragement. I think that helps to process feelings and get ideas from others on how to deal with anxiety and depression. Since you suspect loneliness is a culprit, have you brainstormed some ideas of how to meet others and do some kind of activities on a regular basis? What types of activities do you enjoy doing? Have you considered ways to meet with others of similar interests? I encourage you to consider ways that you could bravely step out and try to engage people on the weekends? If you haven't been doing that, what is stopping you? These are the things I encourage you to consider this week as you think about how to make this weekend different than before.